Description
This Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad is a quick, protein-rich, and heart-healthy meal featuring creamy avocado, tender spinach, savory tuna, and crunchy sunflower seeds. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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1 cup fresh baby spinach
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½ ripe avocado, diced
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1 can tuna in water or olive oil (5 oz), drained
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1 tbsp sunflower seeds
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Drain tuna and flake with a fork.
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Dice avocado and toss with spinach in a serving bowl.
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Add tuna and sunflower seeds.
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Drizzle with dressing, gently toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe avocado for best flavor.
- Toast the sunflower seeds for added crunch.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy spinach.
- Add cherry tomatoes or cucumber for more variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American